NYT Dictionary

GRANDPA

/ˈɡɹæm.pɑː/
NounGRAND-pagrand-pa · 2 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2023, 2025

Meaning

grandfather.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From grand- + pa, after grandfather.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

grandfathergrampsgranddadgrandadgranddaddy

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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